Sediments

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  • n. Plural form of sediment.
  • Word Usage
    "Abundant tiny particles of diamond dust exist in sediments dating to 12,900 years ago at six North American sites, adding strong evidence for Earth's impact with a rare swarm of carbon-and-water-rich comets or carbonaceous chondrites, reports a nine-member scientific team."
    Verb Form
    sedimented    sediments   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    settle down    settle    situate    deposit    fix   
    Cross Reference
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    settlings    lees    dregs    deposit   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    impediment   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    silt    stratum    débris    sandstone    loam